Gary Nelson

Buck Creek Players will kick off its 48th season with this live outdoors and streaming event. Join us outdoors at the Buck Creek Playhouse or stream the production from the comfort of your own home.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced that its annual benefit, The Art of Dessert, will return for its 17th year on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. in the Center's Lytton Rancheria Grand Lobby (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa). With generous support from Presenting Sponsor RBC Wealth Management, The Art of Dessert is a memorable evening offering fine dining, exceptional wines, and tantalizing desserts created by famed North Bay pastry artists. Guests will be treated to a special performance by Broadway star and author Sandra Joseph, whose legendary run as a?oeChristine Daaea?? in a?oeThe Phantom of the Operaa?? spanned 10 years and 1,300 performances, earning her the record as the longest-running leading lady in the longest running Broadway show of all time.

Buck Creek Players opens its 46th season of quality theatre with our biennial Play-A-Part Fundraiser production of Richard O'Brien's THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, running for just four performances over one weekend. Curtain times are at 8 p.m. on Friday, August 2nd, 2:30 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 3rd, and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 4th. All performances will be held at the Buck Creek Playhouse, 11150 Southeastern Avenue.

The Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the non-profit organization that owns and operates Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC), has completed its $11.4M multi-phase Bridge to the Future renovation project, resulting in major physical upgrades to the 44-year-old facility that improves the patron experience and increases its accessibility, safety, and security.

The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.

The Drama League (Gabriel Stelian-Shanks, Executive Artistic Director) today announced the 2019 Drama League Awards Nominees for Outstanding Production of a Play, Outstanding Revival of a Play, Outstanding Production of a Musical, Outstanding Revival of a Musical, and the much-coveted Distinguished Performance Award. The nominations were announced this morning by the current stars of Waitress, Shoshana Bean and Jeremy Jordan, at the official announcement event at Sardi's Restaurant, which was streamed live online here at BroadwayWorld.

The Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the non-profit organization that owns and operates Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC), today announced a $1 million commitment from Joan and Mack Schwing-long-time LBC supporters-for the multi-phase Bridge to the Future renovation project. Their gift completes the $11.5 million needed and is well-timed as the scope of upgrades and improvements nears completion. LBC will recognize this generous donation from the Schwings by renaming the Fireside Room, an intimate 1,525 square foot venue used for small gatherings, the Joan and Mack Schwing Salon.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) announced that its annual benefit, The Art of Dessert, will return on Saturday, March 30, 2019 in the Center's Lytton Rancheria Grand Lobby (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa). Now celebrating 16 sweet years, The Art of Dessert is an evening of fine dining and one-of-a-kind confections created by famed North Bay pastry artists. Desserts will be judged by a panel of local celebrities and will double as artistic table centerpieces and the delectable final course. The evening will also honor 2019 Arts Benefactors of the Year Sherry and Pete Swayne for their generous support and outstanding leadership.

Join the Buck Creek Players as we continue our 45th season of quality theater with THE UNEXPECTED GIFT, a Christmas play by Mike Willis. Showing at the playhouse, 11150 Southeastern Avenue, for a limited run over three weekends November 30th through December 16th, curtain times are at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays.

The cast of GETTIN' THE BAND BACK TOGETHER have had many guests from the Broadway community throughout its run. Among those were Lori Tan Chinn, Baayork Lee, Paul Shaffer, Andre De Shields, Denise Burse, Tracie Thoms, Jose Llana, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Marsha Mason, Alex Newell, Daniel K. Isaac, the kids from SCHOOL OF ROCK, Eric William Morris and his cast members from KING KONG.

The producers of Broadway's Gettin' The Band Back Together, announced today that the show will close on Sunday, September 16 following the evening performance. It will have played 30 previews and 40 performances at the Belasco Theatre (111 W 44thStreet). Previews began on July 19 and the show opened on August 13. Producer Ken Davenport writes about it on his blog here.

Gettin' The Band Back Together today announced that the town of Sayreville, NJ will join them as co-producers. "Our whole show is a love letter to New Jersey, and specifically to Sayreville where it takes place," said producer Ken Davenport.

DOGFIGHT seems to imply a ring of competitors, lots of sweat, and probably a few black eyes. But in this frolicsome musical it means an all-out brawl…about who has the ugliest date. This, combined with a trio of 'bad boys,' makes DOGFIGHT a real treat for viewers who visit Buck Creek Players.

Join the Buck Creek Players as we continue our 44th season of quality theatre with IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY by Joe Landry. Opening on Friday, December 1st, and continuing for three weekends through Sunday, December 17th, curtain times are at 8 p.m.on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2:30 p.m. matinees on Sundays. All performances will be held at the Buck Creek Playhouse, 11150 Southeastern Avenue. Admission is $18 for adults and $16 for children, students, and senior citizens (ages 62 and up). Reservations are recommended, and may be reserved securely online with no added fees at www.buckcreekplayers.com, or by calling our automated reservation line at 317-862-2270. Group discounts are also available for parties of ten or more when purchased online in a single transaction.

This autumn, Rapture Theatre's hot new production of the iconic American masterpiece will transport Scottish audiences to the sensual, sultry surroundings of New Orleans.

The Buck Creek Players will open their 45th season of quality theater with the 2017 Play-A-Part Fundraiser, PETER PAN. Check out Jessica Bartley and Daniel Klingler in brand new photos below!

Experience the Buck Creek Players Collection of Favorites as we continue our 43rd season of quality theater with the stage version of the popular book, film, and television series, M*A*S*H by Tim Kelly, adapted from the book by Richard Hooker.

Experience the Buck Creek Players Collection of Favorites as we continue our 43rd season of quality theater with the new, revised Broadway production of the high-energy musical, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

Experience the Buck Creek Players Collection of Favorites as we continue our 43rd season of quality theater with the new, revised Broadway production of the high-energy musical, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in costume below!

Experience the Buck Creek Players Collection of Favorites as we continue our 43rd season of quality theater with the festive and hilarious EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME!) by John K. Alvarez, Michael Carleton, and James FitzGerald with original music by Will Knapp.